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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,511.58, 587,210.08 and 234,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,511.58, 587,210.08 and 234,532.30 is: 323,656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,511.58 : 587,210.08 = 234,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,511.58/587,210.08 = 234,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,511.58x = 587,210.08 × 234,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,511.58x = 137,719,730,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,719,730,645.58/425,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,656.83

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